Blinker (Noun)
Meaning 1
A light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The airport control tower used a blinker to signal to the pilot that it was safe to land.
- A blinker on the side of the road warned drivers of the upcoming construction zone.
- The early warning system consisted of a series of blinkers placed along the coastline to alert residents of an impending tsunami.
- In the 19th century, blinkers were used as a means of communication between ships at sea.
- The police officer activated the blinker on top of his car to alert other drivers to the accident scene.
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Meaning 2
A blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
Blind consisting of a leather eyepatch sewn to the side of the halter that prevents a horse from seeing something on either side.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.